20 May 2023
It was convenient for the tour company to pick me up at my Airbnb, and within a short time the 2 other guests and I were at the starting point to meet Ivan, a guide for 14 years, who is very personable, friendly and knowledgeable. After several minutes of an introductory lesson on how to operate the ATV, we were off to explore! We visited an area with beautiful flowers (Bird of Paradise, Bougainvillea, and others), and a Batik shop to see how Batik’s are made. There’s a nice gift shop there as well. Afterwards, traveling along unimproved tracks, Ivan had us take a break so he could climb a tree to gather 4 coconuts to hack away at so we could have fresh coconut juice! Delicious! The rest of the time was spent exploring more landscapes. Highly recommend!